FAQ's

The Governance and Services study will begin when the study committee and the study consultant are in place, in spring 2022. 

An interim draft report must be completed by June 2022

Public engagement is anticipated to take place between November 2022 and February 2023. 

The final study report must be completed and presented to the RDN Board in May 2023 and provided to the Minister of Municipal Affairs by May 31, 2023.  

Public engagement will take place between November 2022 and February 2023. The final study report must be completed and presented to the RDN Board in May 2023 and provided to the Minister of Municipal Affairs by May 31, 2023.  Any changes to the timeline will be shared with the community.  

The final report with any recommendations must be completed and presented to the Regional District of Nanaimo Board in May 2023. Any changes to the timelines will be shared with the community. Register on Get Involved RDN and you will receive information about the study’s progress.

Register on Get Involved RDN and you will receive a notification when you can give your input. Public engagement is expected to take place between November 2022 and February 2023.

Your role is very important. As the study unfolds, you will be given information on how to get involved. There will be many ways to share your views and opinions. There will also be many opportunities to learn more about the governance and services provided in your community.  

At this time, the Governance and Services Study has been approved but has not started. The Regional District of Nanaimo is not taking comments yet. Please watch this website to learn more about when and how you can have your say! There will be many opportunities for you to learn more about your community and to share your views and ideas for future improvements. Register on Get Involved RDN to receive notifications. 

The study consultant and study committee will determine how best to engage with the public and stakeholders.  

RDN and Ministry of Municipal Affairs staff will undertake engagement and outreach with First Nations who may have an interest in the Study and in providing their input and views in addition to their participation in the public engagement component of this Study.

Public engagement is anticipated to include: 

• Community meetings to present information to the public and to seek community feedback;
• A process to gather information from the public on community priorities and challenges; and
• A communication strategy for reporting to the public on the study progress. 

Register on Get Involved RDN and you will receive a notification when you can give your input. Public engagement is expected to take place between November 2022 and February 2023. There will be many ways to learn more about the governance and services in your community and give your feedback on what is important to you.

Register on Get Involved RDN and you will receive a notification when you can give your input. Public engagement is expected to take place between November 2022 and February 2023.

Yes, the Governance and Services Study is now approved. Register on Get Involved RDN to find out more, including when this study begins.

A governance and services study committee will be established by the RDN in spring 2022. As well, the RDN will appoint a study consultant. The consultant will guide the study process, working closely with the community study committee, especially on the public engagement process. Once the consultant has been hired and the study committee is in place, the study will begin. 

The study will take approximately 12-14 months in total. It will include:

• An interim (draft) study report that includes information about Area F’s governance and services.
• Extensive public engagement from November 2022 to February 2023 to identify issues and hear directly from community members, First Nations and stakeholders.
• A final report to the RDN Board and to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (Province of BC) will provide a summary of the findings and outcomes, with recommendations for options and next steps.    
• The RDN Board will consider the study findings and recommendations and decide how to proceed.  

A consultant appointed by the Regional District of Nanaimo will work with a study committee to guide the governance and services study, including public engagement, and will provide a report with recommendations to the Regional District of Nanaimo Board.  The Regional District of Nanaimo Board will decide on any next steps.

Your role is very important. As the Governance and Services Study unfolds, you will be given information on how to get involved. There will be many ways to share your views and opinions. There will also be many opportunities to learn more about the governance and services provided in your community. Register on Get Involved RDN and you will receive information about the study process.  

At this time, the study has been approved but has not started. The RDN is not taking comments at this time. Please register on Get Involved RDN to learn more about when and how you can have your say! There will be many opportunities for you to learn more about your community and to share your views and ideas for future improvements. 

The cost of the study is shared between the RDN and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (Province of BC). Grant money in the amount of $60,000 has been provided by the Ministry. The rest of the funding will come from funds Area F has already saved for this project, as well as taxation. The total cost of the study will be known and shared at a later date.  

The committee will set its own meeting schedule, in collaboration with the study consultant. There will be times that are busier for the committee (like during the public engagement phase) and times that are slower for the committee, for example, when the consultant is doing initial background work for the draft report.